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Fake NFT mints

A promoted mint asks for broad permissions or transfers unrelated to the purchase.

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  1. Overview
  2. Why it matters
  3. What to check
  4. Sources

Overview

A promoted mint asks for broad permissions or transfers unrelated to the purchase.

Why it matters

Countdowns and scarcity push users to sign before checking the collection.

What to check

Verify contract, quantity, price and recipient; archive the request.

Sources

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